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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 372.48 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 372.48 and 167.64 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 372.48 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/372.48 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 372.48 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 62,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,442.55/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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