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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 371.61 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 371.61 and 103.36 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 371.61 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/371.61 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 371.61 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 38,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,409.67/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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