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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 371.71 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 371.71 and 103.77 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 371.71 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/371.71 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 371.71 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 38,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,572.35/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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