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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.17, 372.24 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.17, 372.24 and 166.42 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.17 : 372.24 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.17/372.24 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.17x = 372.24 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.17x = 61,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,948.18/248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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