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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.71, 371.31 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.71, 371.31 and 85.31 is: 127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.71 : 371.31 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.71/371.31 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.71x = 371.31 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.71x = 31,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,674.60/247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.87

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