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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 372.69 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 372.69 and 111.32 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 372.69 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/372.69 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 372.69 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 41,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,485.99/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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