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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 342.54 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 342.54 and 170.58 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 342.54 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/342.54 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 342.54 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 58,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,430.47/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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