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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 370.35 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 370.35 and 118.62 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 370.35 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/370.35 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 370.35 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 43,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,930.92/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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