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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.90, 372.02 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.90, 372.02 and 111 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.90 : 372.02 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.90/372.02 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.90x = 372.02 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.90x = 41,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,294.22/247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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