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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.50, 372.82 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.50, 372.82 and 104.23 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.50 : 372.82 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.50/372.82 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.50x = 372.82 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.50x = 38,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,859.03/248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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