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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 342.33 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 342.33 and 173.37 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 342.33 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/342.33 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 342.33 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 59,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,347.50/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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