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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 371.40 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 371.40 and 110.45 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 371.40 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/371.40 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 371.40 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 41,021.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,021.13/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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