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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 370.72 and 84.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 370.72 and 84.80 is: 127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 370.72 = 84.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/370.72 = 84.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 370.72 × 84.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 31,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437.06/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.20

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