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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 342.91 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 342.91 and 159.89 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 342.91 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/342.91 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 342.91 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 54,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,825.37/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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