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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 370.48 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 370.48 and 117.11 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 370.48 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/370.48 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 370.48 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 43,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,385.06/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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