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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.59, 372.53 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.59, 372.53 and 118.48 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.59 : 372.53 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.59/372.53 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.59x = 372.53 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.59x = 44,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138.74/248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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