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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 372.21 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 372.21 and 111.25 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 372.21 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/372.21 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 372.21 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 41,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,408.36/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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