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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 372.94 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 372.94 and 111.66 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 372.94 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/372.94 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 372.94 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 41,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642.48/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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