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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 370.96 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 370.96 and 84.96 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 370.96 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/370.96 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 370.96 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 31,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,516.76/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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