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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.45, 370.97 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.45, 370.97 and 103.09 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.45 : 370.97 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.45/370.97 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.45x = 370.97 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.45x = 38,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240.93/247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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