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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 372.81 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 372.81 and 118.80 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 372.81 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/372.81 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 372.81 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 44,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,289.83/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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