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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373.24 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373.24 and 120.72 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373.24 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373.24 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373.24 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 45,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,057.53/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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