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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 373.50 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 373.50 and 104.64 is: 157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 373.50 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/373.50 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 373.50 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 39,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083.04/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.07

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