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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 372.78 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 372.78 and 104.28 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 372.78 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/372.78 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 372.78 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 38,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,873.50/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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