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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 342.18 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 342.18 and 174.39 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 342.18 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/342.18 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 342.18 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 59,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,672.77/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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