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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 341.96 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 341.96 and 182.45 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 341.96 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/341.96 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 341.96 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 62,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,390.54/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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