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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 371.94 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 371.94 and 179.21 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 371.94 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/371.94 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 371.94 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 66,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,653.51/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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