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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 372.75 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 372.75 and 111.61 is: 167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 372.75 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/372.75 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 372.75 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 41,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,601.70/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.29

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