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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.21, 372.29 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.21, 372.29 and 111.21 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.21 : 372.29 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.21/372.29 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.21x = 372.29 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.21x = 41,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,403.87/248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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