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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 342.60 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 342.60 and 161.10 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 342.60 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/342.60 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 342.60 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 55,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,192.86/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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