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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 342.66 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 342.66 and 169.74 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 342.66 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/342.66 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 342.66 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 58,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,162.26/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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