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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 343.14 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 343.14 and 171.16 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 343.14 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/343.14 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 343.14 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 58,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,731.84/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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