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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 373.29 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 373.29 and 111.84 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 373.29 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/373.29 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 373.29 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 41,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,748.75/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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