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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.23, 372.36 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.23, 372.36 and 118.17 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.23 : 372.36 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.23/372.36 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.23x = 372.36 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.23x = 43,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,999.33/248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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