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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 374.66 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 374.66 and 103.43 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 374.66 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/374.66 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 374.66 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 38,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749.47/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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