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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 371.84 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 371.84 and 101.84 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 371.84 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/371.84 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 371.84 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 37,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,868.48/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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