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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 372.18 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 372.18 and 103.74 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 372.18 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/372.18 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 372.18 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 38,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,609.95/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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