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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 373.16 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 373.16 and 111.83 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 373.16 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/373.16 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 373.16 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 41,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,730.48/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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