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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 343.44 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 343.44 and 171.36 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 343.44 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/343.44 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 343.44 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 58,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,851.88/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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