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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.90, 373.12 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.90, 373.12 and 171.59 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.90 : 373.12 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.90/373.12 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.90x = 373.12 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.90x = 64,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,021.37/248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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