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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 370.79 and 84.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 370.79 and 84.89 is: 127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 370.79 = 84.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/370.79 = 84.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 370.79 × 84.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 31,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,476.36/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.33

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