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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 371.55 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 371.55 and 103.34 is: 155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 371.55 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/371.55 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 371.55 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 38,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,394.12/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.12

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