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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 371.46 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 371.46 and 170.82 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 371.46 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/371.46 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 371.46 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 63,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,452.80/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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