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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 370.20 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 370.20 and 102.66 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 370.20 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/370.20 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 370.20 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 38,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,004.73/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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