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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 370.91 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 370.91 and 73.92 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 370.91 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/370.91 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 370.91 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 27,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,417.30/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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