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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.11, 370.26 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.11, 370.26 and 174.84 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.11 : 370.26 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.11/370.26 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.11x = 370.26 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.11x = 64,736.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,736.26/247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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