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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 342.96 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 342.96 and 170.84 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 342.96 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/342.96 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 342.96 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 58,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,591.29/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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