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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 343.44 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 343.44 and 183.51 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 343.44 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/343.44 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 343.44 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 63,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,022.70/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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