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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 342.79 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 342.79 and 165.50 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 342.79 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/342.79 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 342.79 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 56,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,730.06/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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