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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 371.61 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 371.61 and 161.68 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 371.61 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/371.61 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 371.61 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 60,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081.90/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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