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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 342.98 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 342.98 and 179.56 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 342.98 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/342.98 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 342.98 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 61,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,585.49/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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