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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 342.18 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 342.18 and 179.08 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 342.18 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/342.18 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 342.18 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 61,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,277.59/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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