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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 371.01 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 371.01 and 101.16 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 371.01 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/371.01 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 371.01 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 37,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,531.37/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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