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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 372.51 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 372.51 and 104.02 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 372.51 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/372.51 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 372.51 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 38,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748.49/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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