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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 371.34 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 371.34 and 145.10 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 371.34 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/371.34 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 371.34 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 53,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,879.58/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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