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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.31, 370.68 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.31, 370.68 and 110.42 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 370.68 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/370.68 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 370.68 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 40,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,930.49/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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