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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.39, 372.12 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.39, 372.12 and 179.74 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.39 : 372.12 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.39/372.12 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.39x = 372.12 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.39x = 66,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,884.85/248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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