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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 371.76 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 371.76 and 179.80 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 371.76 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/371.76 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 371.76 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 66,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,842.45/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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