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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 371.82 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 371.82 and 179.58 is: 269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 371.82 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/371.82 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 371.82 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 66,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,771.44/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.07

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