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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 343.22 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 343.22 and 169.92 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 343.22 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/343.22 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 343.22 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 58,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,319.09/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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