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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 373.52 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 373.52 and 104.62 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 373.52 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/373.52 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 373.52 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 39,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,077.66/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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