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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.99, 373.46 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.99, 373.46 and 112.01 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.99 : 373.46 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.99/373.46 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.99x = 373.46 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.99x = 41,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,828.83/248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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