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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 342.90 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 342.90 and 174.11 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 342.90 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/342.90 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 342.90 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 59,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,700.60/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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