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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 342.44 and 160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 342.44 and 160.95 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 342.44 = 160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/342.44 = 160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 342.44 × 160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 55,114.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,114.91/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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