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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.42, 343.20 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.42, 343.20 and 165.50 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.42 : 343.20 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.42/343.20 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.42x = 343.20 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.42x = 56,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,799.60/248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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