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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.75, 372.92 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.75, 372.92 and 171.52 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.75 : 372.92 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.75/372.92 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.75x = 372.92 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.75x = 63,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,963.24/248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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