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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 340.72 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 340.72 and 153.80 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 340.72 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/340.72 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 340.72 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 52,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402.74/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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