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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 370.56 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 370.56 and 151.04 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 370.56 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/370.56 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 370.56 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 55,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,969.38/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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