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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 371.77 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 371.77 and 161.27 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 371.77 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/371.77 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 371.77 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 59,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,953.49/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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