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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 370.73 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 370.73 and 117.29 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 370.73 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/370.73 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 370.73 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 43,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,484.14/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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