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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.06 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.06 and 171.02 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.06 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.06 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.06 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 63,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,629.70/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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