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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 342.36 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 342.36 and 160.73 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 342.36 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/342.36 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 342.36 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 55,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,025.81/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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