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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 342.72 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 342.72 and 183.12 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 342.72 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/342.72 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 342.72 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 62,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,758.89/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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