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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 342.33 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 342.33 and 181.87 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 342.33 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/342.33 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 342.33 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 62,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,258.98/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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