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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 342.46 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 342.46 and 165.23 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 342.46 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/342.46 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 342.46 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 56,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,584.44/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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