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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.59, 373.10 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.59, 373.10 and 167.53 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.59 : 373.10 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.59/373.10 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.59x = 373.10 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.59x = 62,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,505.44/248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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