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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 342.78 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 342.78 and 183.08 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 342.78 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/342.78 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 342.78 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 62,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,756.16/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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