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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 373.34 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 373.34 and 104.63 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 373.34 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/373.34 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 373.34 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 39,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,060.96/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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