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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.87, 371.56 and 179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.87, 371.56 and 179.23 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.87 : 371.56 = 179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.87/371.56 = 179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.87x = 371.56 × 179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.87x = 66,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,591.94/247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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