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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 371.54 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 371.54 and 110.71 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 371.54 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/371.54 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 371.54 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 41,133.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,133.19/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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