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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 342.42 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 342.42 and 179.24 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 342.42 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/342.42 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 342.42 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 61,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,375.36/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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