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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.97, 373.48 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.97, 373.48 and 102.69 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.97 : 373.48 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.97/373.48 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.97x = 373.48 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.97x = 38,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,352.66/248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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