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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.71, 343.12 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.71, 343.12 and 169.90 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.71 : 343.12 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.71/343.12 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.71x = 343.12 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.71x = 58,295.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,295.88/248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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