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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 372.70 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 372.70 and 118.50 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 372.70 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/372.70 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 372.70 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 44,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,163.70/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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