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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 370.78 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 370.78 and 110.44 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 370.78 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/370.78 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 370.78 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 40,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,948.94/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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