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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 372.67 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 372.67 and 77.46 is: 116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 372.67 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/372.67 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 372.67 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 28,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,867.02/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.18

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