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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.74, 373.10 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.74, 373.10 and 104.46 is: 156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.74 : 373.10 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.74/373.10 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.74x = 373.10 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.74x = 38,974.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,974.03/248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.69

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