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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 372.32 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 372.32 and 103.96 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 372.32 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/372.32 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 372.32 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 38,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706.39/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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