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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 370.77 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 370.77 and 117.15 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 370.77 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/370.77 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 370.77 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 43,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,435.71/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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