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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 342.68 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 342.68 and 170.85 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 342.68 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/342.68 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 342.68 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 58,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,546.02/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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