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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 343.35 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 343.35 and 165.81 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 343.35 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/343.35 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 343.35 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 56,930.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,930.03/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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