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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 371.23 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 371.23 and 103.18 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 371.23 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/371.23 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 371.23 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 38,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,303.51/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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