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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 371.70 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 371.70 and 175.80 is: 263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 371.70 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/371.70 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 371.70 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 65,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,344.86/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.46

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