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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 371.98 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 371.98 and 111.04 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 371.98 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/371.98 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 371.98 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 41,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,304.66/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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