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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 342.45 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 342.45 and 174.99 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 342.45 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/342.45 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 342.45 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 59,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,925.33/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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