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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 370.62 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 370.62 and 155.76 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 370.62 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/370.62 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 370.62 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 57,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727.77/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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