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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.97, 372.09 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.97, 372.09 and 101.73 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.97 : 372.09 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.97/372.09 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.97x = 372.09 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.97x = 37,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,852.72/247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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