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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 373 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 373 and 111.64 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 373 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/373 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 373 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 41,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,641.72/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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