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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 343.39 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 343.39 and 179.10 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 343.39 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/343.39 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 343.39 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 61,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500.57/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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