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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 341.74 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 341.74 and 154.40 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 341.74 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/341.74 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 341.74 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 52,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,764.66/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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