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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.37, 370.64 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.37, 370.64 and 174.88 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.37 : 370.64 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.37/370.64 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.37x = 370.64 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.37x = 64,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,815.67/247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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