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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.91, 373.45 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.91, 373.45 and 112.06 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.91 : 373.45 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.91/373.45 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.91x = 373.45 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.91x = 41,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848.81/248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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