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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.21, 372.36 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.21, 372.36 and 111.26 is: 166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.21 : 372.36 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.21/372.36 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.21x = 372.36 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.21x = 41,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,430.12/248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.92

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