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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 370.44 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 370.44 and 174.88 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 370.44 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/370.44 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 370.44 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 64,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,782.55/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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