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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 372.52 and 77.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 372.52 and 77.34 is: 116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 372.52 = 77.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/372.52 = 77.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 372.52 × 77.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 28,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,811.76/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.02

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