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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.92, 373.18 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.92, 373.18 and 171.90 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.92 : 373.18 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.92/373.18 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.92x = 373.18 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.92x = 64,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,149.64/248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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