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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.07, 370.61 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.07, 370.61 and 82.55 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.07 : 370.61 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.07/370.61 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.07x = 370.61 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.07x = 30,591.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,591.59/247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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