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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 370.71 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 370.71 and 156.15 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 370.71 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/370.71 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 370.71 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 57,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,886.37/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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