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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.85, 371.79 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.85, 371.79 and 85.65 is: 128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.85 : 371.79 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.85/371.79 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.85x = 371.79 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.85x = 31,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843.81/247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.48

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