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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 372.32 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 372.32 and 118.15 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 372.32 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/372.32 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 372.32 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 43,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987.16/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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