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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.43, 343.09 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.43, 343.09 and 161.16 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.43 : 343.09 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.43/343.09 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.43x = 343.09 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.43x = 55,291.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,291.30/248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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