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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 373.05 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 373.05 and 111.66 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 373.05 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/373.05 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 373.05 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 41,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,654.76/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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