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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 342.27 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 342.27 and 174.51 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 342.27 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/342.27 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 342.27 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 59,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,729.54/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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