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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 343.26 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 343.26 and 174.98 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 343.26 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/343.26 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 343.26 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 60,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,063.63/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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