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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 371.36 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 371.36 and 110.78 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 371.36 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/371.36 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 371.36 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 41,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,137.72/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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