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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.90, 373.26 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.90, 373.26 and 104.57 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.90 : 373.26 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.90/373.26 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.90x = 373.26 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.90x = 39,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,031.80/248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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