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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 342.42 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 342.42 and 182.60 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 342.42 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/342.42 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 342.42 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 62,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,525.89/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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