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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 371.56 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 371.56 and 103.52 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 371.56 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/371.56 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 371.56 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 38,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,463.89/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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