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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.42, 372.58 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.42, 372.58 and 118.37 is: 177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.42 : 372.58 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.42/372.58 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.42x = 372.58 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.42x = 44,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,102.29/248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.53

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