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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 342.88 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 342.88 and 165.56 is: 228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 342.88 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/342.88 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 342.88 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 56,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,767.21/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.35

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