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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 371.17 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 371.17 and 110.51 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 371.17 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/371.17 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 371.17 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 41,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,018.00/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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