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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.90, 343.06 and 178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.90, 343.06 and 178.77 is: 246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.90 : 343.06 = 178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.90/343.06 = 178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.90x = 343.06 × 178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.90x = 61,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,328.39/248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.40

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