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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 372.11 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 372.11 and 101.71 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 372.11 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/372.11 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 372.11 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 37,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845.74/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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