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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 342.86 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 342.86 and 174.92 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 342.86 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/342.86 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 342.86 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 59,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,970.48/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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