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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.21, 372.26 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.21, 372.26 and 162.15 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.21 : 372.26 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.21/372.26 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.21x = 372.26 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.21x = 60,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,361.96/248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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