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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 371.40 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 371.40 and 103.32 is: 154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 371.40 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/371.40 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 371.40 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 38,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,373.05/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.93

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