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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 373.07 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 373.07 and 111.76 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 373.07 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/373.07 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 373.07 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 41,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,694.30/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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