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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 372.82 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 372.82 and 111.56 is: 167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 372.82 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/372.82 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 372.82 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 41,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,591.80/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.41

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