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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 370.98 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 370.98 and 103 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 370.98 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/370.98 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 370.98 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 38,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,210.94/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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