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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.99, 373.28 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.99, 373.28 and 112.16 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.99 : 373.28 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.99/373.28 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.99x = 373.28 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.99x = 41,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,867.46/248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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