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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 342 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 342 and 179.04 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 342 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/342 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 342 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 61,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,231.68/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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