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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 370.87 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 370.87 and 117.37 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 370.87 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/370.87 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 370.87 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 43,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,529.01/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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