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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 371.93 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 371.93 and 179.96 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 371.93 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/371.93 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 371.93 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 66,929.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,929.76/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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