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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 372.44 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 372.44 and 171.24 is: 256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 372.44 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/372.44 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 372.44 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 63,776.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,776.63/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.61

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