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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.31, 372.08 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.31, 372.08 and 179.76 is: 269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.31 : 372.08 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.31/372.08 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.31x = 372.08 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.31x = 66,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,885.10/248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.36

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