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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 373.25 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 373.25 and 75.46 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 373.25 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/373.25 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 373.25 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 28,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164.70/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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