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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.92, 343.62 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.92, 343.62 and 175.10 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.92 : 343.62 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.92/343.62 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.92x = 343.62 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.92x = 60,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,166.14/248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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