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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 372.56 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 372.56 and 104.11 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 372.56 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/372.56 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 372.56 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 38,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787.22/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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