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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 372.51 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 372.51 and 104.06 is: 156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 372.51 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/372.51 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 372.51 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 38,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,763.39/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.09

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