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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.37, 371.20 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.37, 371.20 and 101.10 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.37 : 371.20 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.37/371.20 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.37x = 371.20 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.37x = 37,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528.57/247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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