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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 371.15 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 371.15 and 74.13 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 371.15 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/371.15 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 371.15 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 27,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,511.12/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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