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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 372.54 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 372.54 and 103.98 is: 155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 372.54 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/372.54 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 372.54 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 38,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,736.71/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.96

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