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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 371.30 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 371.30 and 83.03 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 371.30 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/371.30 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 371.30 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 30,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,827.23/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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