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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.69, 371.59 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.69, 371.59 and 101.49 is: 152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.69 : 371.59 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.69/371.59 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.69x = 371.59 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.69x = 37,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,711.02/247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.25

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