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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 370.31 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 370.31 and 174.69 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 370.31 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/370.31 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 370.31 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 64,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,688.58/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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