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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 371.01 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 371.01 and 119.06 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 371.01 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/371.01 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 371.01 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 44,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,172.45/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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