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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 342.42 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 342.42 and 154.92 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 342.42 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/342.42 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 342.42 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 53,047.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,047.71/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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