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