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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 371.08 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 371.08 and 103.09 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 371.08 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/371.08 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 371.08 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 38,254.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254.64/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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