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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 372.50 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 372.50 and 111.39 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 372.50 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/372.50 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 372.50 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 41,492.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,492.78/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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