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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.21, 370.82 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.21, 370.82 and 84.94 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.21 : 370.82 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.21/370.82 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.21x = 370.82 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.21x = 31,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,496.74/247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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