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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.31, 372.33 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.31, 372.33 and 161.64 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.31 : 372.33 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.31/372.33 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.31x = 372.33 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.31x = 60,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,183.42/248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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