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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 371.61 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 371.61 and 183.66 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 371.61 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/371.61 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 371.61 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 68,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,249.89/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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