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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 371.67 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 371.67 and 145.18 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 371.67 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/371.67 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 371.67 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 53,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,959.05/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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