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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.89, 372.10 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.89, 372.10 and 111.03 is: 166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.89 : 372.10 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.89/372.10 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.89x = 372.10 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.89x = 41,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,314.26/247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.66

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