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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 342.31 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 342.31 and 174.54 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 342.31 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/342.31 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 342.31 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 59,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,746.79/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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