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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 372.54 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 372.54 and 118.31 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 372.54 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/372.54 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 372.54 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 44,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075.21/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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