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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 342.96 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 342.96 and 171.04 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 342.96 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/342.96 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 342.96 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 58,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,659.88/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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