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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 373.26 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 373.26 and 102.63 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 373.26 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/373.26 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 373.26 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 38,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,307.67/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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