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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.60 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.60 and 84.76 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.60 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.60 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.60 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 31,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,412.06/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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