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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 372.65 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 372.65 and 111.32 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 372.65 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/372.65 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 372.65 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 41,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,480.98/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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