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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 372.54 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 372.54 and 104.22 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 372.54 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/372.54 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 372.54 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 38,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,826.12/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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