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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.43, 372.29 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.43, 372.29 and 162.75 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.43 : 372.29 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.43/372.29 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.43x = 372.29 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.43x = 60,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,589.38/248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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