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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 341.74 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 341.74 and 154.39 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 341.74 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/341.74 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 341.74 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 52,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,761.24/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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