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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.35, 372.70 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.35, 372.70 and 111.55 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.35 : 372.70 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.35/372.70 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.35x = 372.70 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.35x = 41,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575.01/248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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