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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 372.33 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 372.33 and 170.40 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 372.33 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/372.33 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 372.33 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 63,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,445.03/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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