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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 372.57 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 372.57 and 104.07 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 372.57 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/372.57 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 372.57 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 38,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,773.36/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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