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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 371.49 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 371.49 and 74.31 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 371.49 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/371.49 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 371.49 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 27,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,605.42/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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