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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 371.56 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 371.56 and 170.88 is: 255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 371.56 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/371.56 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 371.56 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 63,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,492.17/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.93

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