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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 342.47 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 342.47 and 178.64 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 342.47 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/342.47 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 342.47 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 61,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,178.84/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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