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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.05, 342.53 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.05, 342.53 and 182.04 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.05 : 342.53 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.05/342.53 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.05x = 342.53 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.05x = 62,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354.16/248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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