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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.49, 372.60 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.49, 372.60 and 102.18 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.49 : 372.60 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.49/372.60 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.49x = 372.60 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.49x = 38,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072.27/248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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