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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 342.23 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 342.23 and 174.45 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 342.23 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/342.23 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 342.23 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 59,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,701.15/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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