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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 372.57 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 372.57 and 111.48 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 372.57 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/372.57 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 372.57 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 41,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,534.10/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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