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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 371.52 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 371.52 and 74.30 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 371.52 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/371.52 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 371.52 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 27,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,603.94/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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