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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 370.98 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 370.98 and 110.37 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 370.98 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/370.98 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 370.98 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 40,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,945.06/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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