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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.31, 370.85 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.31, 370.85 and 84.95 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 370.85 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/370.85 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 370.85 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 31,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501.43/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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