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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 372.76 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 372.76 and 171.76 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 372.76 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/372.76 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 372.76 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 64,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,025.26/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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