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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 371.73 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 371.73 and 117.96 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 371.73 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/371.73 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 371.73 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 43,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,849.27/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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