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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.43, 370.73 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.43, 370.73 and 175.13 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.43 : 370.73 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.43/370.73 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.43x = 370.73 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.43x = 64,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,925.94/247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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