Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 372 and 110.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 248.06, 372 and 110.97 is: 166.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248.06 : 372 = 110.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248.06/372 = 110.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248.06x = 372 × 110.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248.06x = 41,280.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,280.84/248.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166.41
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