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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 371.16 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 371.16 and 103.14 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 371.16 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/371.16 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 371.16 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 38,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281.44/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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