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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.57, 372.63 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.57, 372.63 and 104.21 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.57 : 372.63 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.57/372.63 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.57x = 372.63 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.57x = 38,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831.77/248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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