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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 373.41 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 373.41 and 104.54 is: 156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 373.41 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/373.41 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 373.41 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 39,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,036.28/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.80

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