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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 371.76 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 371.76 and 170.74 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 371.76 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/371.76 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 371.76 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 63,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,474.30/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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