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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 342.90 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 342.90 and 170.10 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 342.90 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/342.90 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 342.90 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 58,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,327.29/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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