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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 371.72 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 371.72 and 110.70 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 371.72 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/371.72 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 371.72 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 41,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149.40/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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