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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.39, 342.65 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.39, 342.65 and 170.63 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.39 : 342.65 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.39/342.65 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.39x = 342.65 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.39x = 58,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,465.08/248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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