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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.21, 342.62 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.21, 342.62 and 160.88 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.21 : 342.62 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.21/342.62 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.21x = 342.62 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.21x = 55,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,120.71/248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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