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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 372.59 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 372.59 and 170.46 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 372.59 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/372.59 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 372.59 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 63,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,511.48/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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