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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 370.74 and 84.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 370.74 and 84.85 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 370.74 = 84.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/370.74 = 84.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 370.74 × 84.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 31,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457.29/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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