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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 341.66 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 341.66 and 154.35 is: 213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 341.66 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/341.66 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 341.66 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 52,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,734.45/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.04

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