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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 370.45 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 370.45 and 117.01 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 370.45 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/370.45 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 370.45 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 43,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,346.35/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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