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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 343.38 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 343.38 and 183.52 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 343.38 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/343.38 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 343.38 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 63,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,017.10/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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