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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.30, 341.77 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.30, 341.77 and 174.49 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.30 : 341.77 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.30/341.77 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.30x = 341.77 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.30x = 59,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,635.45/248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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