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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 342.54 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 342.54 and 174.66 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 342.54 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/342.54 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 342.54 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 59,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,828.04/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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