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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 371.86 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 371.86 and 175.88 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 371.86 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/371.86 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 371.86 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 65,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,402.74/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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