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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.62, 371.20 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.62, 371.20 and 170.63 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.62 : 371.20 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.62/371.20 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.62x = 371.20 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.62x = 63,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,337.86/247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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