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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 373.30 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 373.30 and 104.49 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 373.30 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/373.30 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 373.30 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 39,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,005.86/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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