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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.05, 342.66 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.05, 342.66 and 169.30 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.05 : 342.66 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.05/342.66 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.05x = 342.66 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.05x = 58,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012.34/248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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