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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 371.73 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 371.73 and 111.06 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 371.73 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/371.73 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 371.73 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 41,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284.71/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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