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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.59, 372.39 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.59, 372.39 and 118.72 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.59 : 372.39 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.59/372.39 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.59x = 372.39 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.59x = 44,207.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,207.69/248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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