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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 342.37 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 342.37 and 173.69 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 342.37 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/342.37 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 342.37 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 59,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,466.25/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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