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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 372.27 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 372.27 and 167.36 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 372.27 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/372.27 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 372.27 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 62,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,301.25/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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