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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 371.63 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 371.63 and 108.84 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 371.63 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/371.63 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 371.63 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 40,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,448.21/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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