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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.41, 372.55 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.41, 372.55 and 75.04 is: 112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.41 : 372.55 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.41/372.55 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.41x = 372.55 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.41x = 27,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956.22/248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.54

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