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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.87, 373.26 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.87, 373.26 and 111.95 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.87 : 373.26 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.87/373.26 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.87x = 373.26 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.87x = 41,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785.78/248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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