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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 372.58 and 175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 372.58 and 175.49 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 372.58 = 175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/372.58 = 175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 372.58 × 175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 65,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,384.15/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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