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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 342.39 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 342.39 and 174.63 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 342.39 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/342.39 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 342.39 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 59,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,791.57/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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