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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 371.61 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 371.61 and 72.04 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 371.61 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/371.61 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 371.61 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 26,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,769.86/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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