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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.21, 372.31 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.21, 372.31 and 170.94 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.21 : 372.31 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.21/372.31 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.21x = 372.31 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.21x = 63,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,642.24/248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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