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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 371.74 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 371.74 and 110.92 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 371.74 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/371.74 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 371.74 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 41,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233.40/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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