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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.93, 373.40 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.93, 373.40 and 104.55 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.93 : 373.40 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.93/373.40 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.93x = 373.40 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.93x = 39,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,038.45/248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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