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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.00, 341.35 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.00, 341.35 and 181.49 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.00 : 341.35 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.00/341.35 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.00x = 341.35 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.00x = 61,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,949.45/248.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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