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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 374.85 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 374.85 and 246.69 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 374.85 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/374.85 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 374.85 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 92,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,471.75/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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