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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247, 370.38 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247, 370.38 and 116.92 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 370.38 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/370.38 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 370.38 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 43,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,304.83/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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