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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 372.60 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 372.60 and 171.56 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 372.60 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/372.60 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 372.60 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 63,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,921.39/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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