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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 343.19 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 343.19 and 178.66 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 343.19 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/343.19 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 343.19 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 61,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,313.73/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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