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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 342.96 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 342.96 and 155.17 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 342.96 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/342.96 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 342.96 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 53,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,216.33/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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