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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.77, 371.84 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.77, 371.84 and 124.49 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.77 : 371.84 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.77/371.84 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.77x = 371.84 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.77x = 46,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,291.63/247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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