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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 370.88 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 370.88 and 102.98 is: 154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 370.88 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/370.88 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 370.88 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 38,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193.22/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.47

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