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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 342.42 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 342.42 and 154.90 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 342.42 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/342.42 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 342.42 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 53,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040.86/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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