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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.55, 372.83 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.55, 372.83 and 102.35 is: 153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.55 : 372.83 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.55/372.83 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.55x = 372.83 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.55x = 38,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159.15/248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.53

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