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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 372 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 372 and 118.07 is: 177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 372 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/372 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 372 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 43,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922.04/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.00

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