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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.59, 343.16 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.59, 343.16 and 171.01 is: 236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.59 : 343.16 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.59/343.16 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.59x = 343.16 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.59x = 58,683.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,683.79/248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.07

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