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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.66, 371.45 and 65.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.66, 371.45 and 65.06 is: 97.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.66 : 371.45 = 65.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.66/371.45 = 65.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.66x = 371.45 × 65.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.66x = 24,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,167.63/247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.59

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