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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.57, 371.28 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.57, 371.28 and 103.25 is: 154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.57 : 371.28 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.57/371.28 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.57x = 371.28 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.57x = 38,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334.66/247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.84

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