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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 370.52 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 370.52 and 73.72 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 370.52 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/370.52 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 370.52 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 27,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,314.73/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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