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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.85, 372.08 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.85, 372.08 and 156.93 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.85 : 372.08 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.85/372.08 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.85x = 372.08 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.85x = 58,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,387.87/247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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