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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 373.08 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 373.08 and 120.80 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 373.08 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/373.08 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 373.08 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 45,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,068.06/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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