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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 370.89 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 370.89 and 82.71 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 370.89 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/370.89 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 370.89 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 30,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676.31/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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