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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 373.21 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 373.21 and 104.77 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 373.21 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/373.21 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 373.21 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 39,101.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,101.21/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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