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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 372.06 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 372.06 and 179.08 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 372.06 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/372.06 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 372.06 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 66,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628.50/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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