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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 371.47 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 371.47 and 101.46 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 371.47 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/371.47 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 371.47 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 37,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,689.35/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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