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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 372.72 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 372.72 and 111.72 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 372.72 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/372.72 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 372.72 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 41,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,640.28/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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