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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.75, 371.51 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.75, 371.51 and 85.45 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 371.51 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/371.51 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 371.51 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 31,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743.67/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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