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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.71, 342.66 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.71, 342.66 and 174.91 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.71 : 342.66 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.71/342.66 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.71x = 342.66 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.71x = 59,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,934.66/248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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