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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 370.98 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 370.98 and 155.93 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 370.98 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/370.98 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 370.98 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 57,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,845.06/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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