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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.23, 342.71 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.23, 342.71 and 161.07 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.23 : 342.71 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.23/342.71 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.23x = 342.71 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.23x = 55,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197.78/248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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