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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 371.34 and 64.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 371.34 and 64.97 is: 97.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 371.34 = 64.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/371.34 = 64.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 371.34 × 64.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 24,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,124.10/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.45

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