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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 370.31 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 370.31 and 84.74 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 370.31 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/370.31 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 370.31 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 31,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,380.28/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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