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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 343.49 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 343.49 and 170.11 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 343.49 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/343.49 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 343.49 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 58,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,431.08/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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