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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 342.75 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 342.75 and 161.01 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 342.75 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/342.75 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 342.75 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 55,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,186.18/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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