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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 371.91 and 111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 371.91 and 111.19 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 371.91 = 111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/371.91 = 111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 371.91 × 111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 41,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352.67/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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