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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.97, 371.82 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.97, 371.82 and 154.16 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.97 : 371.82 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.97/371.82 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.97x = 371.82 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.97x = 57,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,317.91/247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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