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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 373.03 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 373.03 and 118.73 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 373.03 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/373.03 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 373.03 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 44,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,289.85/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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