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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.11, 370.70 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.11, 370.70 and 149.68 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.11 : 370.70 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.11/370.70 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.11x = 370.70 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.11x = 55,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,485.26/247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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