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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.91, 373.41 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.91, 373.41 and 104.63 is: 156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.91 : 373.41 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.91/373.41 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.91x = 373.41 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.91x = 39,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068.02/248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.96

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