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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 371.98 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 371.98 and 103.68 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 371.98 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/371.98 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 371.98 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 38,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,566.89/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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