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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 371.72 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 371.72 and 179.72 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 371.72 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/371.72 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 371.72 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 66,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,806.90/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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