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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 372.84 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 372.84 and 120.36 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 372.84 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/372.84 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 372.84 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 44,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,875.02/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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