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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 372.24 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 372.24 and 103.88 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 372.24 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/372.24 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 372.24 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 38,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,666.43/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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