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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 372.76 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 372.76 and 162.04 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 372.76 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/372.76 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 372.76 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 60,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,402.03/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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