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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 371.96 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 371.96 and 118.16 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 371.96 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/371.96 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 371.96 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 43,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950.79/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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