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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 340.78 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 340.78 and 155 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 340.78 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/340.78 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 340.78 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 52,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,820.90/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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