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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.91, 343.11 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.91, 343.11 and 175.02 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.91 : 343.11 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.91/343.11 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.91x = 343.11 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.91x = 60,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,051.11/248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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