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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 370.58 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 370.58 and 117.15 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 370.58 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/370.58 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 370.58 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 43,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,411.47/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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