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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.97, 342.18 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.97, 342.18 and 154.73 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.97 : 342.18 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.97/342.18 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.97x = 342.18 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.97x = 52,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,943.80/247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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