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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.51, 371.36 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.51, 371.36 and 156.18 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.51 : 371.36 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.51/371.36 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.51x = 371.36 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.51x = 57,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,999.00/247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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