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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.17, 371.46 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.17, 371.46 and 174.96 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.17 : 371.46 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.17/371.46 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.17x = 371.46 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.17x = 64,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,990.64/248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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