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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 372.03 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 372.03 and 111.18 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 372.03 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/372.03 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 372.03 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 41,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,362.30/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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