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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.39, 342.67 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.39, 342.67 and 165.54 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.39 : 342.67 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.39/342.67 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.39x = 342.67 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.39x = 56,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,725.59/248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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