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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 371.29 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 371.29 and 85.21 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 371.29 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/371.29 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 371.29 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 31,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,638.76/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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