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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.76 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.76 and 100.80 is: 151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.76 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.76 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.76 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 37,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,372.61/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.26

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