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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.09, 370.73 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.09, 370.73 and 84.79 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.09 : 370.73 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.09/370.73 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.09x = 370.73 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.09x = 31,432.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,432.31/247.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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