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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.87, 371.81 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.87, 371.81 and 110.89 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.87 : 371.81 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.87/371.81 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.87x = 371.81 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.87x = 41,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230.01/247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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