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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.62, 371.34 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.62, 371.34 and 108.66 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.62 : 371.34 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.62/371.34 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.62x = 371.34 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.62x = 40,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,349.80/247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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