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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 342.54 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 342.54 and 168.73 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 342.54 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/342.54 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 342.54 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 57,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,795.06/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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