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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 372.36 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 372.36 and 176.48 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 372.36 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/372.36 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 372.36 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 65,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,714.09/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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