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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 373.15 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 373.15 and 102.49 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 373.15 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/373.15 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 373.15 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 38,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,244.14/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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