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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.40 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.40 and 169.84 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.40 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.40 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.40 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 62,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,908.74/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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