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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.41, 372.66 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.41, 372.66 and 104.14 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.41 : 372.66 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.41/372.66 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.41x = 372.66 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.41x = 38,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,808.81/248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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