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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 370.16 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 370.16 and 175.20 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 370.16 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/370.16 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 370.16 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 64,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,852.03/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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