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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.75, 373.12 and 111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.75, 373.12 and 111.77 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.75 : 373.12 = 111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.75/373.12 = 111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.75x = 373.12 × 111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.75x = 41,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,701.48/248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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