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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.21, 341.06 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.21, 341.06 and 153.79 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.21 : 341.06 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.21/341.06 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.21x = 341.06 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.21x = 52,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450.00/247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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