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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 343.02 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 343.02 and 178.62 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 343.02 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/343.02 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 343.02 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 61,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270.23/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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