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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.69, 371.47 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.69, 371.47 and 103.38 is: 155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.69 : 371.47 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.69/371.47 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.69x = 371.47 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.69x = 38,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,402.57/247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.04

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