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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 371.70 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 371.70 and 176.04 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 371.70 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/371.70 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 371.70 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 65,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,434.07/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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