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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 372.91 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 372.91 and 118.74 is: 177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 372.91 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/372.91 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 372.91 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 44,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279.33/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.86

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