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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 370.50 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 370.50 and 155.72 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 370.50 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/370.50 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 370.50 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 57,694.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,694.26/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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