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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 370.53 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 370.53 and 174.33 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 370.53 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/370.53 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 370.53 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 64,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594.49/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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