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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.09, 342.31 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.09, 342.31 and 160.75 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.09 : 342.31 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.09/342.31 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.09x = 342.31 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.09x = 55,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,023.82/248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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