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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 370.73 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 370.73 and 154.64 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 370.73 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/370.73 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 370.73 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 57,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,329.69/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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