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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 343.17 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 343.17 and 150.43 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 343.17 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/343.17 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 343.17 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 51,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,623.06/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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