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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 370.17 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 370.17 and 125.53 is: 188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 370.17 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/370.17 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 370.17 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 46,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466.51/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.00

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