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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.42, 372.60 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.42, 372.60 and 111.46 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.42 : 372.60 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.42/372.60 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.42x = 372.60 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.42x = 41,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,530.00/248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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