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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 371.64 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 371.64 and 119.76 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 371.64 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/371.64 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 371.64 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 44,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,507.61/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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