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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373.04 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373.04 and 104.40 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373.04 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373.04 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373.04 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 38,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945.38/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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