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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.19, 370.26 and 117.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.19, 370.26 and 117.00 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.19 : 370.26 = 117.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.19/370.26 = 117.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.19x = 370.26 × 117.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.19x = 43,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,318.59/247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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