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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 370.56 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 370.56 and 170.02 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 370.56 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/370.56 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 370.56 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 63,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,002.61/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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