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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.11, 342.47 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.11, 342.47 and 160.78 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.11 : 342.47 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.11/342.47 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.11x = 342.47 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.11x = 55,062.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,062.33/248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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