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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 371.99 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 371.99 and 179.65 is: 269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 371.99 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/371.99 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 371.99 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 66,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,828.92/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.26

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