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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.11, 342.50 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.11, 342.50 and 169.84 is: 234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.11 : 342.50 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.11/342.50 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.11x = 342.50 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.11x = 58,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,170.20/248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.45

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