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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.51, 371.12 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.51, 371.12 and 106.63 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.51 : 371.12 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.51/371.12 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.51x = 371.12 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.51x = 39,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,572.53/247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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