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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 342 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 342 and 178 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 342 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/342 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 342 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 60,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,876/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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