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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 370.88 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 370.88 and 117.32 is: 175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 370.88 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/370.88 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 370.88 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 43,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,511.64/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.89

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