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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 342.93 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 342.93 and 178.12 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 342.93 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/342.93 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 342.93 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 61,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,082.69/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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