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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 372.78 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 372.78 and 118.41 is: 177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 372.78 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/372.78 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 372.78 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 44,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,139.39/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.67

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