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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 343.10 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 343.10 and 174.98 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 343.10 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/343.10 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 343.10 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 60,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,036.93/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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