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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.96, 371.92 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.96, 371.92 and 110.80 is: 166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.96 : 371.92 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.96/371.92 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.96x = 371.92 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.96x = 41,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,208.74/247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.19

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