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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 342.17 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 342.17 and 162.86 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 342.17 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/342.17 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 342.17 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 55,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,726.73/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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