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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.30, 372.45 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.30, 372.45 and 104.03 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.30 : 372.45 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.30/372.45 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.30x = 372.45 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.30x = 38,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,745.97/248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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