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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 341.86 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 341.86 and 174.22 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 341.86 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/341.86 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 341.86 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 59,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,558.85/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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