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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.79, 370.98 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.79, 370.98 and 170.57 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.79 : 370.98 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.79/370.98 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.79x = 370.98 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.79x = 63,276.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,276.20/247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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