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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373.20 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373.20 and 111.86 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373.20 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373.20 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373.20 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 41,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746.15/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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