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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.09, 372.17 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.09, 372.17 and 103.91 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.09 : 372.17 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.09/372.17 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.09x = 372.17 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.09x = 38,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,672.18/248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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