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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 372.57 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 372.57 and 120.06 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 372.57 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/372.57 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 372.57 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 44,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,730.75/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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