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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.74, 371.66 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.74, 371.66 and 110.85 is: 166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.74 : 371.66 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.74/371.66 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.74x = 371.66 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.74x = 41,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,197.96/247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.30

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