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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 371.18 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 371.18 and 179.42 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 371.18 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/371.18 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 371.18 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 66,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,595.71/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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