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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 373.30 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 373.30 and 175.84 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 373.30 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/373.30 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 373.30 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 65,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,640.19/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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