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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 370.17 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 370.17 and 245.43 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 370.17 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/370.17 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 370.17 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 90,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,850.82/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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