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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.42, 372.36 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.42, 372.36 and 161.82 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.42 : 372.36 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.42/372.36 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.42x = 372.36 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.42x = 60,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,255.30/248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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