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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 342.59 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 342.59 and 161.04 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 342.59 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/342.59 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 342.59 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 55,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,170.69/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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