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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 372.88 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 372.88 and 176.40 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 372.88 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/372.88 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 372.88 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 65,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,776.03/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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