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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 372.58 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 372.58 and 118.43 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 372.58 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/372.58 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 372.58 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 44,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,124.65/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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