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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 371.73 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 371.73 and 101.58 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 371.73 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/371.73 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 371.73 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 37,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760.33/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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