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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 343.29 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 343.29 and 183.16 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 343.29 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/343.29 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 343.29 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 62,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,877.00/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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