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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.49, 342.96 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.49, 342.96 and 165.60 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.49 : 342.96 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.49/342.96 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.49x = 342.96 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.49x = 56,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,794.18/248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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