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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 371.81 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 371.81 and 103.66 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 371.81 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/371.81 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 371.81 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 38,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541.82/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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