Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 343 and 171.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 248.48, 343 and 171.12 is: 236.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248.48 : 343 = 171.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248.48/343 = 171.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248.48x = 343 × 171.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248.48x = 58,694.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,694.16/248.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236.21
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