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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 372.49 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 372.49 and 165.99 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 372.49 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/372.49 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 372.49 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 61,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,829.62/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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