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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 371.40 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 371.40 and 103.44 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 371.40 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/371.40 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 371.40 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 38,417.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,417.62/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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