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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 373.47 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 373.47 and 112 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 373.47 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/373.47 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 373.47 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 41,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,828.64/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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