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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 342.63 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 342.63 and 160.87 is: 222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 342.63 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/342.63 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 342.63 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 55,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118.89/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.02

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