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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 370.88 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 370.88 and 119.04 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 370.88 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/370.88 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 370.88 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 44,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,149.56/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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