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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.09, 372.17 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.09, 372.17 and 160.31 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.09 : 372.17 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.09/372.17 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.09x = 372.17 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.09x = 59,662.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,662.57/248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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