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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.31, 370.98 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.31, 370.98 and 85.01 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 370.98 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/370.98 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 370.98 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 31,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,537.01/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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