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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 372.22 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 372.22 and 74.76 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 372.22 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/372.22 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 372.22 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 27,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826.98/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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