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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 342.78 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 342.78 and 165.63 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 342.78 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/342.78 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 342.78 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 56,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774.65/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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