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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.81, 371.93 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.81, 371.93 and 103.63 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.81 : 371.93 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.81/371.93 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.81x = 371.93 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.81x = 38,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,543.11/247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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