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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.90, 344.13 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.90, 344.13 and 171.86 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.90 : 344.13 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.90/344.13 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.90x = 344.13 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.90x = 59,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,142.18/248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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