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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.60, 371.52 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.60, 371.52 and 110.74 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.60 : 371.52 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.60/371.52 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.60x = 371.52 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.60x = 41,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,142.12/247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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