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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.23, 370.98 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.23, 370.98 and 110.27 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.23 : 370.98 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.23/370.98 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.23x = 370.98 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.23x = 40,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,907.96/247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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