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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 373.26 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 373.26 and 104.46 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 373.26 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/373.26 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 373.26 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 38,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,990.74/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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