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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 372.14 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 372.14 and 111.03 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 372.14 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/372.14 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 372.14 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 41,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,318.70/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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