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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.75, 373.15 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.75, 373.15 and 102.51 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.75 : 373.15 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.75/373.15 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.75x = 373.15 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.75x = 38,251.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251.61/248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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