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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.72, 341.88 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.72, 341.88 and 154.51 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.72 : 341.88 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.72/341.88 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.72x = 341.88 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.72x = 52,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,823.88/247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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