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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 341.52 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 341.52 and 182.32 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 341.52 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/341.52 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 341.52 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 62,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,265.93/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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