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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.56, 372.75 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.56, 372.75 and 111.47 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.56 : 372.75 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.56/372.75 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.56x = 372.75 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.56x = 41,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,550.44/248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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