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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 342.36 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 342.36 and 159.58 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 342.36 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/342.36 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 342.36 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 54,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,634.24/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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