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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373.06 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373.06 and 167.39 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373.06 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373.06 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373.06 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 62,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,446.36/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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