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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 342.23 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 342.23 and 160.56 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 342.23 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/342.23 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 342.23 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 54,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947.65/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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