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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 372.41 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 372.41 and 103.94 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 372.41 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/372.41 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 372.41 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 38,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,707.62/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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