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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.42, 342.75 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.42, 342.75 and 161.12 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.42 : 342.75 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.42/342.75 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.42x = 342.75 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.42x = 55,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,223.88/248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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