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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 373.72 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 373.72 and 104.80 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 373.72 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/373.72 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 373.72 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 39,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165.86/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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