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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 372.44 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 372.44 and 74.94 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 372.44 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/372.44 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 372.44 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 27,910.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910.65/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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