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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 373.29 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 373.29 and 176.50 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 373.29 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/373.29 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 373.29 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 65,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,885.69/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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