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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.51, 372.03 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.51, 372.03 and 156.79 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.51 : 372.03 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.51/372.03 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.51x = 372.03 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.51x = 58,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,330.58/247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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