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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.83, 373.25 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.83, 373.25 and 118.85 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.83 : 373.25 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.83/373.25 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.83x = 373.25 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.83x = 44,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358.30/248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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