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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 371.33 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 371.33 and 124.18 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 371.33 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/371.33 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 371.33 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 46,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,113.46/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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