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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.61 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.61 and 147.96 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.61 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.61 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.61 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 50,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,546.23/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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