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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 372.96 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 372.96 and 171.82 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 372.96 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/372.96 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 372.96 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 64,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,081.99/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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