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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 371.12 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 371.12 and 118.96 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 371.12 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/371.12 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 371.12 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 44,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.44/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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