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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 371.08 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 371.08 and 103.10 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 371.08 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/371.08 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 371.08 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 38,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258.35/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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