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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 371.45 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 371.45 and 85.33 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 371.45 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/371.45 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 371.45 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 31,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,695.83/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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