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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.96, 372.10 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.96, 372.10 and 103.72 is: 155.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.96 : 372.10 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.96/372.10 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.96x = 372.10 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.96x = 38,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,594.21/247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.65

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