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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 372.90 and 111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 372.90 and 111.67 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 372.90 = 111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/372.90 = 111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 372.90 × 111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 41,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,641.74/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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