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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 372.38 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 372.38 and 118.32 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 372.38 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/372.38 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 372.38 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 44,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060.00/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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