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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 373.01 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 373.01 and 111.65 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 373.01 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/373.01 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 373.01 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 41,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,646.57/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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