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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 342.68 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 342.68 and 165.52 is: 228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 342.68 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/342.68 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 342.68 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 56,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,720.39/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.45

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