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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 342.06 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 342.06 and 178.08 is: 245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 342.06 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/342.06 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 342.06 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 60,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,914.04/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.58

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