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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 371.88 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 371.88 and 103.64 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 371.88 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/371.88 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 371.88 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 38,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541.64/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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