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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 371.99 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 371.99 and 111.06 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 371.99 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/371.99 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 371.99 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 41,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,312.65/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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