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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.63, 370.94 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.63, 370.94 and 117.75 is: 176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.63 : 370.94 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.63/370.94 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.63x = 370.94 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.63x = 43,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,678.44/247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.39

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