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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 370.73 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 370.73 and 103.20 is: 154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 370.73 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/370.73 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 370.73 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 38,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258.82/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.66

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