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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 370.61 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 370.61 and 117.23 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 370.61 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/370.61 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 370.61 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 43,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.17/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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