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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.62, 371.41 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.62, 371.41 and 103.24 is: 154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.62 : 371.41 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.62/371.41 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.62x = 371.41 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.62x = 38,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,342.51/247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.84

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