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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.83, 342.97 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.83, 342.97 and 165.90 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.83 : 342.97 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.83/342.97 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.83x = 342.97 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.83x = 56,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,898.72/248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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