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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.77, 371.74 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.77, 371.74 and 110.91 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.77 : 371.74 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.77/371.74 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.77x = 371.74 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.77x = 41,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229.68/247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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