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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.56, 372.78 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.56, 372.78 and 120.28 is: 180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.56 : 372.78 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.56/372.78 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.56x = 372.78 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.56x = 44,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,837.98/248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.39

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