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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 370.78 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 370.78 and 117.04 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 370.78 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/370.78 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 370.78 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 43,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,396.09/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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