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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 343.46 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 343.46 and 178.88 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 343.46 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/343.46 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 343.46 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 61,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,439.43/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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