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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.31, 342.68 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.31, 342.68 and 174.65 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.31 : 342.68 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.31/342.68 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.31x = 342.68 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.31x = 59,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,846.48/248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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