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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.69 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.69 and 111.34 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.69 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.69 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.69 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 41,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,495.77/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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