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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 370.95 and 103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 370.95 and 103.03 is: 154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 370.95 = 103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/370.95 = 103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 370.95 × 103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 38,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,218.98/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.55

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