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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 342.42 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 342.42 and 182.56 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 342.42 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/342.42 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 342.42 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 62,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512.20/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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