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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.33, 371.04 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.33, 371.04 and 84.98 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.33 : 371.04 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.33/371.04 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.33x = 371.04 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.33x = 31,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,528.81/247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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