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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 370.27 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 370.27 and 169.85 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 370.27 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/370.27 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 370.27 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 62,889.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,889.41/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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