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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.71, 372.66 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.71, 372.66 and 111.55 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.71 : 372.66 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.71/372.66 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.71x = 372.66 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.71x = 41,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,570.22/248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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