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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.03, 370.78 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.03, 370.78 and 174.94 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.03 : 370.78 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.03/370.78 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.03x = 370.78 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.03x = 64,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,862.89/247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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