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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 370.76 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 370.76 and 174.35 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 370.76 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/370.76 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 370.76 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 64,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,642.01/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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