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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 371.67 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 371.67 and 110.79 is: 166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 371.67 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/371.67 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 371.67 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 41,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177.32/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.27

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