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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.50, 372.65 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.50, 372.65 and 109.54 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.50 : 372.65 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.50/372.65 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.50x = 372.65 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.50x = 40,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,818.22/248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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