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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.17, 372.05 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.17, 372.05 and 171.15 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.17 : 372.05 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.17/372.05 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.17x = 372.05 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.17x = 63,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676.36/248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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