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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 342.46 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 342.46 and 160.78 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 342.46 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/342.46 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 342.46 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 55,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,060.72/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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