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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 371.04 and 64.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 371.04 and 64.74 is: 97.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 371.04 = 64.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/371.04 = 64.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 371.04 × 64.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 24,022.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,022.28/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.12

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