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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.97, 373.70 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.97, 373.70 and 120.81 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.97 : 373.70 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.97/373.70 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.97x = 373.70 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.97x = 45,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146.09/248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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