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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 371.82 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 371.82 and 161.48 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 371.82 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/371.82 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 371.82 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 60,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,041.49/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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