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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 371.93 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 371.93 and 175.95 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 371.93 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/371.93 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 371.93 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 65,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,440.20/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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