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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 372 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 372 and 103.64 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 372 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/372 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 372 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 38,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554.08/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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