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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 372.12 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 372.12 and 166.84 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 372.12 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/372.12 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 372.12 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 62,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,084.50/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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