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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 343 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 343 and 169.99 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 343 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/343 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 343 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 58,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,306.57/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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