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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.53, 342.50 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.53, 342.50 and 178.46 is: 245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.53 : 342.50 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.53/342.50 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.53x = 342.50 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.53x = 61,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,121.66/248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.94

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