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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 342.82 and 178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 342.82 and 178.89 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 342.82 = 178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/342.82 = 178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 342.82 × 178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 61,326.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,326.19/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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