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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.17, 342.41 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.17, 342.41 and 160.87 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.17 : 342.41 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.17/342.41 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.17x = 342.41 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.17x = 55,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,082.69/248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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