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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.39, 372.42 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.39, 372.42 and 111.24 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.39 : 372.42 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.39/372.42 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.39x = 372.42 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.39x = 41,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427.44/248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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