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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 372.97 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 372.97 and 171.81 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 372.97 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/372.97 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 372.97 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 64,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,079.98/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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