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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 370.76 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 370.76 and 174 is: 261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 370.76 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/370.76 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 370.76 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 64,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,512.24/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.06

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