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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 372.40 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 372.40 and 111.38 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 372.40 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/372.40 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 372.40 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 41,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,475.77/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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