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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 371.59 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 371.59 and 103.45 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 371.59 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/371.59 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 371.59 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 38,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,440.99/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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