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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.41, 372.36 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.41, 372.36 and 111.31 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.41 : 372.36 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.41/372.36 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.41x = 372.36 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.41x = 41,447.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447.39/248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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