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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 371.55 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 371.55 and 85.37 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 371.55 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/371.55 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 371.55 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 31,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,717.37/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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