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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.31, 371.04 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.31, 371.04 and 156.08 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 371.04 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/371.04 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 371.04 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 57,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,910.07/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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