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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 372.97 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 372.97 and 111.75 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 372.97 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/372.97 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 372.97 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 41,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,678.14/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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