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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 372.97 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 372.97 and 118.74 is: 177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 372.97 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/372.97 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 372.97 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 44,288.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288.00/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.99

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