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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.61, 372.99 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.61, 372.99 and 102.42 is: 153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.61 : 372.99 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.61/372.99 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.61x = 372.99 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.61x = 38,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201.64/248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.66

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