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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.30, 342.66 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.30, 342.66 and 165.42 is: 228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.30 : 342.66 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.30/342.66 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.30x = 342.66 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.30x = 56,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,682.82/248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.28

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