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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 370.11 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 370.11 and 174.09 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 370.11 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/370.11 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 370.11 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 64,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,432.45/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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