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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 373.07 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 373.07 and 102.48 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 373.07 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/373.07 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 373.07 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 38,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,231.16/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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