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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 342.48 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 342.48 and 170.50 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 342.48 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/342.48 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 342.48 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 58,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,392.84/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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