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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 373.23 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 373.23 and 104.51 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 373.23 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/373.23 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 373.23 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 39,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004.40/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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