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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.41, 372.74 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.41, 372.74 and 109.68 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.41 : 372.74 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.41/372.74 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.41x = 372.74 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.41x = 40,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,881.57/248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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