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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 342.62 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 342.62 and 165.38 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 342.62 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/342.62 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 342.62 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 56,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,659.96/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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