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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.79, 341.78 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.79, 341.78 and 154.55 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.79 : 341.78 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.79/341.78 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.79x = 341.78 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.79x = 52,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,819.62/247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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