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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 370.58 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 370.58 and 84.71 is: 127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 370.58 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/370.58 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 370.58 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 31,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,389.98/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.08

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