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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.91, 373.38 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.91, 373.38 and 104.64 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.91 : 373.38 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.91/373.38 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.91x = 373.38 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.91x = 39,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,070.48/248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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