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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.29, 372.40 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.29, 372.40 and 118.26 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.29 : 372.40 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.29/372.40 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.29x = 372.40 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.29x = 44,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039.73/248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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