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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.61 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.61 and 82.56 is: 123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.61 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.61 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.61 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 30,597.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,597.23/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.84

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