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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 373.04 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 373.04 and 120.72 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 373.04 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/373.04 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 373.04 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 45,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,033.39/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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