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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.69 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.69 and 104.22 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.69 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.69 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.69 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 38,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,841.75/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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