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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 373.81 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 373.81 and 247.17 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 373.81 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/373.81 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 373.81 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 92,394.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,394.00/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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