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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 371.66 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 371.66 and 74.46 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 371.66 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/371.66 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 371.66 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 27,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673.99/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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