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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 372.24 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 372.24 and 167.28 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 372.24 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/372.24 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 372.24 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 62,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,268.31/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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