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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.66, 371.47 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.66, 371.47 and 74.33 is: 111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.66 : 371.47 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.66/371.47 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.66x = 371.47 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.66x = 27,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,609.14/247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.48

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