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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 372.48 and 118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 372.48 and 118.78 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 372.48 = 118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/372.48 = 118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 372.48 × 118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 44,243.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,243.17/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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