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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 371.22 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 371.22 and 103.16 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 371.22 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/371.22 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 371.22 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 38,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,295.06/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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