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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 372.18 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 372.18 and 118.19 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 372.18 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/372.18 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 372.18 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 43,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,985.50/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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