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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 342.53 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 342.53 and 173.44 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 342.53 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/342.53 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 342.53 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 59,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,408.61/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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