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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.43, 342.72 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.43, 342.72 and 174.45 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.43 : 342.72 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.43/342.72 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.43x = 342.72 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.43x = 59,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,787.50/248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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