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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 372.52 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 372.52 and 166.06 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 372.52 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/372.52 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 372.52 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 61,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,860.67/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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