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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 343.36 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 343.36 and 170.22 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 343.36 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/343.36 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 343.36 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 58,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446.74/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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