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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.98 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.98 and 73.99 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.98 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.98 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.98 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 27,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447.54/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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