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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 371.31 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 371.31 and 110.55 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 371.31 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/371.31 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 371.31 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 41,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048.32/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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