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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 370.38 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 370.38 and 169.81 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 370.38 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/370.38 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 370.38 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 62,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,894.23/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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