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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.21, 372.45 and 167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.21, 372.45 and 167.21 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.21 : 372.45 = 167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.21/372.45 = 167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.21x = 372.45 × 167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.21x = 62,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,277.36/248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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