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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 370.91 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 370.91 and 117.26 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 370.91 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/370.91 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 370.91 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 43,492.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492.91/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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