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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 370.17 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 370.17 and 125.18 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 370.17 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/370.17 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 370.17 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 46,337.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,337.88/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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