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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 342.51 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 342.51 and 165.35 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 342.51 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/342.51 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 342.51 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 56,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,634.03/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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