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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.23, 370.98 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.23, 370.98 and 103.05 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.23 : 370.98 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.23/370.98 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.23x = 370.98 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.23x = 38,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,229.49/247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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