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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 372.24 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 372.24 and 176 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 372.24 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/372.24 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 372.24 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 65,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,514.24/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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