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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 370.97 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 370.97 and 110.50 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 370.97 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/370.97 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 370.97 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 40,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,989.78/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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