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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 372.38 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 372.38 and 103.98 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 372.38 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/372.38 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 372.38 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 38,720.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,720.07/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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