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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 370.65 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 370.65 and 84.82 is: 127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 370.65 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/370.65 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 370.65 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 31,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,438.53/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.19

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