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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.56, 372.78 and 77.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.56, 372.78 and 77.56 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.56 : 372.78 = 77.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.56/372.78 = 77.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.56x = 372.78 × 77.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.56x = 28,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,912.82/248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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