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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 342.17 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 342.17 and 154.66 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 342.17 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/342.17 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 342.17 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 52,920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,920.01/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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