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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.29, 372.67 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.29, 372.67 and 111.38 is: 167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.29 : 372.67 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.29/372.67 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.29x = 372.67 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.29x = 41,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,505.84/248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.17

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