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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 343.05 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 343.05 and 165.74 is: 228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 343.05 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/343.05 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 343.05 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 56,855.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,855.39/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.83

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