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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 372.71 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 372.71 and 111.49 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 372.71 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/372.71 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 372.71 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 41,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,552.78/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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