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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 371.77 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 371.77 and 110.79 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 371.77 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/371.77 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 371.77 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 41,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,188.12/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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