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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 343.11 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 343.11 and 183.06 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 343.11 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/343.11 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 343.11 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 62,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,809.72/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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