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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 371.97 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 371.97 and 111.12 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 371.97 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/371.97 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 371.97 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 41,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,333.31/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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