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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.91, 373.17 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.91, 373.17 and 118.87 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.91 : 373.17 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.91/373.17 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.91x = 373.17 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.91x = 44,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358.23/248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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