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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.50, 372.43 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.50, 372.43 and 167.86 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.50 : 372.43 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.50/372.43 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.50x = 372.43 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.50x = 62,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,516.10/248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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