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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.61, 373.09 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.61, 373.09 and 102.49 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.61 : 373.09 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.61/373.09 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.61x = 373.09 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.61x = 38,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239.38/248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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