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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 373.44 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 373.44 and 111.94 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 373.44 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/373.44 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 373.44 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 41,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,802.87/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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