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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.31, 372.47 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.31, 372.47 and 103.95 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.31 : 372.47 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.31/372.47 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.31x = 372.47 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.31x = 38,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717.74/248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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