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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.27, 370.94 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.27, 370.94 and 82.69 is: 124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.27 : 370.94 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.27/370.94 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.27x = 370.94 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.27x = 30,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,670.97/247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.04

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