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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 372.11 and 109.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 372.11 and 109.37 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 372.11 = 109.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/372.11 = 109.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 372.11 × 109.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 40,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,698.05/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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