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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 342.62 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 342.62 and 159.82 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 342.62 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/342.62 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 342.62 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 54,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,757.53/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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