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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.23, 342.63 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.23, 342.63 and 161.02 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.23 : 342.63 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.23/342.63 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.23x = 342.63 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.23x = 55,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,170.28/248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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