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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 371.88 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 371.88 and 174.96 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 371.88 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/371.88 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 371.88 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 65,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,064.12/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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