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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 372.39 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 372.39 and 111.30 is: 166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 372.39 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/372.39 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 372.39 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 41,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447.38/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.96

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