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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 371.34 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 371.34 and 108.81 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 371.34 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/371.34 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 371.34 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 40,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,405.51/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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