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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373.32 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373.32 and 120.56 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373.32 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373.32 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373.32 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 45,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,007.46/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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