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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.23, 371.07 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.23, 371.07 and 170.69 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.23 : 371.07 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.23/371.07 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.23x = 371.07 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.23x = 63,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,336.08/247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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