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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 373.12 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 373.12 and 166.48 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 373.12 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/373.12 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 373.12 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 62,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,117.02/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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