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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 371.52 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 371.52 and 170.78 is: 256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 371.52 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/371.52 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 371.52 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 63,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,448.19/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.37

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