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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 371.01 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 371.01 and 102.96 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 371.01 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/371.01 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 371.01 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 38,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,199.19/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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