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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 370.17 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 370.17 and 169.92 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 370.17 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/370.17 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 370.17 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 62,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,899.29/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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