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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.63, 372.96 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.63, 372.96 and 120.38 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 372.96 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/372.96 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 372.96 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 44,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,895.06/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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