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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 371.30 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 371.30 and 119.25 is: 178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 371.30 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/371.30 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 371.30 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 44,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,276.93/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.96

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