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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.48 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.48 and 176.23 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.48 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.48 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.48 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 65,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,642.15/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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