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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 371.40 and 110.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 371.40 and 110.65 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 371.40 = 110.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/371.40 = 110.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 371.40 × 110.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 41,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,095.41/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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