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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 370.78 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 370.78 and 102.80 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 370.78 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/370.78 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 370.78 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 38,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,116.18/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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