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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 343.68 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 343.68 and 170.02 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 343.68 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/343.68 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 343.68 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 58,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,433.33/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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