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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 373.04 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 373.04 and 118.90 is: 178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 373.04 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/373.04 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 373.04 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 44,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352.00/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.26

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