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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 342.62 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 342.62 and 170.50 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 342.62 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/342.62 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 342.62 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 58,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,415.86/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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