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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 369.99 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 369.99 and 118.50 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 369.99 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/369.99 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 369.99 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 43,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,843.82/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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