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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 372.79 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 372.79 and 176.32 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 372.79 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/372.79 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 372.79 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 65,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,730.33/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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