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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 372.62 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 372.62 and 120.25 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 372.62 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/372.62 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 372.62 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 44,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,806.95/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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