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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 372.83 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 372.83 and 102.30 is: 153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 372.83 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/372.83 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 372.83 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 38,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,140.00/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.43

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