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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 372.78 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 372.78 and 118.56 is: 177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 372.78 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/372.78 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 372.78 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 44,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196.80/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.80

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