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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.29, 372.71 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.29, 372.71 and 175.93 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.29 : 372.71 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.29/372.71 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.29x = 372.71 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.29x = 65,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,570.87/248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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