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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 342.96 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 342.96 and 143.68 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 342.96 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/342.96 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 342.96 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 49,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276.49/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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