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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 342.38 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 342.38 and 169.74 is: 234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 342.38 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/342.38 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 342.38 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 58,114.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,114.73/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.32

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