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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.97, 372.96 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.97, 372.96 and 162.03 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.97 : 372.96 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.97/372.96 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.97x = 372.96 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.97x = 60,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,430.71/248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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