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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 372.97 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 372.97 and 102.46 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 372.97 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/372.97 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 372.97 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 38,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214.51/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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