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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 370.71 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 370.71 and 117.18 is: 175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 370.71 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/370.71 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 370.71 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 43,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,439.80/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.68

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