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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 343.34 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 343.34 and 165.88 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 343.34 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/343.34 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 343.34 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 56,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,953.24/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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