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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.35, 342.80 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.35, 342.80 and 161.01 is: 222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.35 : 342.80 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.35/342.80 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.35x = 342.80 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.35x = 55,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,194.23/248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.24

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