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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.71, 371.21 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.71, 371.21 and 110.72 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.71 : 371.21 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.71/371.21 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.71x = 371.21 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.71x = 41,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,097.96/247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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