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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.62, 371.50 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.62, 371.50 and 110.68 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.62 : 371.50 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.62/371.50 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.62x = 371.50 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.62x = 41,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,117.62/247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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