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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 373.04 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 373.04 and 104.41 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 373.04 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/373.04 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 373.04 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 38,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950.93/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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