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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 372.36 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 372.36 and 179.78 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 372.36 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/372.36 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 372.36 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 66,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,942.88/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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