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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 372.84 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 372.84 and 104.41 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 372.84 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/372.84 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 372.84 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 38,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,928.22/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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