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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 372.26 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 372.26 and 111.38 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 372.26 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/372.26 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 372.26 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 41,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,460.74/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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