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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 342.64 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 342.64 and 165.04 is: 227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 342.64 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/342.64 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 342.64 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 56,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,549.31/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.95

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