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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 372.63 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 372.63 and 118.44 is: 177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 372.63 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/372.63 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 372.63 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 44,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,134.30/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.62

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