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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 343.12 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 343.12 and 173.86 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 343.12 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/343.12 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 343.12 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 59,655.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,655.09/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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