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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 372.42 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 372.42 and 167.30 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 372.42 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/372.42 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 372.42 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 62,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,305.87/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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