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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 371.61 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 371.61 and 103.37 is: 155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 371.61 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/371.61 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 371.61 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 38,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,411.47/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.04

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