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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 373.34 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 373.34 and 102.69 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 373.34 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/373.34 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 373.34 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 38,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338.54/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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