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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 342.37 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 342.37 and 174.51 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 342.37 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/342.37 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 342.37 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 59,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,746.99/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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