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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 372.96 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 372.96 and 111.53 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 372.96 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/372.96 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 372.96 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 41,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,596.23/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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