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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 373.32 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 373.32 and 102.66 is: 153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 373.32 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/373.32 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 373.32 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 38,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,324.52/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.95

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