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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 372.57 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 372.57 and 102.16 is: 153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 372.57 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/372.57 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 372.57 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 38,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,061.75/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.24

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