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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 371.61 and 83.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 371.61 and 83.23 is: 124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 371.61 = 83.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/371.61 = 83.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 371.61 × 83.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 30,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,929.10/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.87

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