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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.63, 343.38 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.63, 343.38 and 170.87 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 343.38 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/343.38 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 343.38 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 58,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,671.62/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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