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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 371.20 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 371.20 and 103.16 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 371.20 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/371.20 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 371.20 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 38,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,292.99/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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