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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 370.64 and 84.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 370.64 and 84.78 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 370.64 = 84.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/370.64 = 84.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 370.64 × 84.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 31,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,420.58/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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