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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 343.65 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 343.65 and 179.08 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 343.65 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/343.65 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 343.65 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 61,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540.84/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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