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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 341.91 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 341.91 and 182.43 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 341.91 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/341.91 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 341.91 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 62,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,374.64/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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